She is best known for her Christmas song "No Christmas for me", which became a YouTube success in 2007. Zee Avi on this song: “This song was inspired by everything i’ve experienced/read/watched/heard of from movies or stories, about one’s lover being far away for Christmas, be it serving in the army, college, another country, peace corps etc… In a way, it’s also about not losing hope. (…) The words in this one are simple and direct. (…) I stayed with the ‘silent movie feel’ as i think it suits the song.”
Zee Avi's debut album 'Zee Avi' was released May 19, 2009.
Bag Of Gold
Zee Avi Lyrics
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I was in the land
Of the dark and cold
Don't forget everything
That we have been
A-fighting for
Because we'll win this war
[Repeat: x2]
Grab the bag of gold
That was ours to hold
We'll stay up, stay on guard
All through the night
Find a place to hide
Until it's time to strike
They must know
That we will never leave
Even if they tried
Even if they tried
[Repeat: x2]
Grab the bag of gold
That was ours to hold
The lyrics to Zee Avi's song "Bag of Gold" depict a story of two people who are fighting a war together. The singer is in a dark and cold place when the other person finds them. The singer urges the other person not to forget why they are fighting and to remember that they will win the war. The repeated phrase "Grab the bag of gold that was ours to hold" seems to represent their goal or their prize for winning the war.
The lyrics also suggest that they must stay vigilant and alert throughout the night and find a safe place to hide until it's time to strike. The phrase "They must know that we will never leave, even if they tried" implies that the war is long and perhaps even hopeless, but the two fighters are determined to see it through until the end.
Line by Line Meaning
You found me right when
I was in a difficult and challenging situation, and you came at the right moment to help me out
I was in the land
I was in a place where things were not easy or favorable
Of the dark and cold
A place where I felt lost, alone, and hopeless
Don't forget everything
Remember all the struggles, hardships, and fights we have been through together
That we have been
The battles and challenges we have faced and conquered together
A-fighting for
The reason why we have been putting up a fight, which is probably something valuable like freedom, justice, or dignity
Because we'll win this war
We have the strength, determination, and confidence to overcome any obstacle and emerge victorious
We will win this war
A repetition of the same message to reinforce the idea of ultimate triumph
Grab the bag of gold
Seize the opportunity to claim what is rightfully ours, probably a metaphor for achieving our goals or aspirations
That was ours to hold
Something that we have earned, worked hard for, or deserve to have
We'll stay up, stay on guard
We will remain alert, vigilant, and ready to face any challenge or danger
All through the night
Without getting tired or discouraged, and enduring the difficulties and obstacles that may arise
Find a place to hide
Be strategic and cautious, and avoid being exposed or vulnerable to threats or enemies
Until it's time to strike
Wait for the right moment to take action and achieve our goals or objectives
They must know
Our enemies or opponents must be aware of our resolve, strength, and commitment to our cause
That we will never leave
We will not yield or give up, and will persist in our pursuit of our goals or aspirations
Even if they tried
No matter what our enemies or opponents may do, we won't back down or give in
Grab the bag of gold
A repetition of the previous line, to emphasize the importance of seizing the opportunity
That was ours to hold
The same as before, a reminder of what we deserve or have earned
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Izyan Binti Alirahman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rebekka Martinelli
this song has been playing at my job for the last two years, and every time i hear it i try my best to listen to the lyrics to find out what it is. Today I randomly thought of a snippet and finally found it!! i love this song and I love her voice!!
Kat Carrigan
Rebekka Martinelli me too
Jack West
same...
Haley Johnson
You are just simply amazing.
nut
amazing singing voice!
Ruth Lopez
I adore you!!! ^_^
summerules54
beauty beyond words.
Theemaporn Thongkam
i love u :)